About the Society

The Society, instituted in 1876, has the general object of advancing the knowledge of the science of mineralogy and its application to other subjects including crystallography, geochemistry, petrology, environmental science and economic geology.

More specifically, the Society does the following:

Publishes scientific journals, books and monographs

Supports and holds scientific meetings

Liaises with other Societies with similar objects such as the International Mineralogical Association, the European Mineralogical Union, The Mineralogical Society of America, The Mineralogical Society of Canada and the Geological Society of London

Supports special interest groups

Provides awards and bursaries to members and non-members

Maintains an active website allowing access to information on mineralogy and online journals

In conjunction with other societies publishes Elements a bimonthly international magazine of mineralogy, geochemistry and petrology sent to all members.